Position Summary: The Corporate Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Tasks:
- Assist in the month- end, quarter-end, and year-end close process by preparing and posting journal entries
- Ensure all close activities are completed within the established close calendar and escalate obstacles proactively.
- Prepare, own, and maintain monthly reconciliations for a broad portfolio of balance sheet accounts
- Investigate and resolve all reconciling items within established timeframes; document root causes and remediation steps for every variance identified.
- Utilize FloQast as a reconciliation and checklist platform
- Assist in accounting for new acquisitions
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate and timely posting of transactions in the agency management system (Applied Epic) and accounting software (Sage Intacct)
- Support the development and maintenance of internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Support annual financial statement audits and other compliance-related audits.
- Establish and maintain formal written policies and procedures for business processes, as needed within assigned workflows
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven ability to think strategically, plan effectively and promote a team environment
- Ability to analyze financial information
- Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
- Organized and detail oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.
- Understanding of and experience working in cloud-based accounting systems. Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
- Experience working with AI is a plus.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Core Competencies:
- Leadership: Display leadership skills and ability to motivate fellow employees (If applicable)
- Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
- Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly
- Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
- Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively
- Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
- Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
- Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual
- Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome
- Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment
Experience and Education:
- 2+ years previous accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar discipline
- Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software
Licensing and Credentials:
Systems:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of and experience working in cloud-based accounting systems. Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
- Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
- Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
- Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions
Benefits & Compensation:
- Higginbotham offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401K, equity incentive plan as well as multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
- Employee Wellness Program
- Company paid holidays, plus PTO
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham. Please do not contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members.
*Applications will be accepted until the position is filled